Head-to-head comparison

Autocab vs Gazoop — and why TaxiCloud is the modern alternative.

Honest three-way comparison: Autocab, Gazoop, and TaxiCloud across feature parity, pricing transparency, AI Copilot, and council-licensing compliance for UK + Ireland fleets.

Autocab and Gazoop are both legacy taxi dispatch software platforms targeting UK and Ireland fleet operators. Autocab is positioned as british dispatch incumbent owned by uber since 2020, anchored by the igo network and a deep partner ecosystem across phv operators.. Gazoop is positioned as low-cost, globally-distributed dispatch platform aimed at small and emerging fleets, with white-label apps and per-driver pricing.. Both are quote-only with multi-year contracts and rule-based auto-dispatch only — neither publishes pricing or ships generative AI in the live dispatch flow. TaxiCloud is the modern operator-grade alternative: published £49–£349/month pricing, AI Copilot, council-licensing reports across every UK PHV authority and NTA Ireland SPSV, white-glove migration from either platform in 6–10 working days.

Head-to-head profiles

How Autocab and Gazoop compare structurally.

  • Autocab

    Manchester, United Kingdom · founded 1989

    British dispatch incumbent owned by Uber since 2020, anchored by the iGo network and a deep partner ecosystem across PHV operators.

    Strengths

    • iGo network — instant access to a UK-wide booking source
    • Long-tenured PHV market presence and operator relationships
    • Ghost auto-dispatch with extensive rule configuration

    Weaknesses

    • Console UI feels dated — designed for a 2015 dispatch room
    • Pricing opaque, contracts long, exit terms heavy
    • AI features are rule-based macros, not generative
    PricingPer-vehicle, contracted, with separate Auto Cab Office licence fees and iGo network revenue-share.
    Full Autocab comparison →

  • Gazoop

    London, United Kingdom · founded 2007

    Low-cost, globally-distributed dispatch platform aimed at small and emerging fleets, with white-label apps and per-driver pricing.

    Strengths

    • Public, low-end pricing — accessible for sub-10-vehicle fleets
    • Global customer base; multi-currency, multi-language support
    • White-label customer app at lower price points than incumbents

    Weaknesses

    • Brand polish, marketing, and case studies thin compared to UK incumbents
    • Console UI is functional rather than refined
    • AI capabilities limited; no generative copilot
    PricingPer-driver, monthly, with tiered feature unlocks. Public on website at sub-£20/mo for entry-level.
    Full Gazoop comparison →

Three-way feature matrix

Autocab vs Gazoop vs TaxiCloud — feature by feature.

FeatureTaxiCloudAutocabGazoop
Modern Aurora UI
AI Copilot in live dispatch
Generative AI explanations
Transparent online pricing
Self-serve 14-day trial
No setup fee
Pure cloud, no Windows install
Independent of Uber/aggregators
Open API + webhooks
Live WebSocket updates (Reverb)
Stripe + PayPal native
Month-to-month contracts
Migration tooling for incumbent data
UK PHV regulatory content
Council-licensing reports
Public pricing online
Self-serve trial
White-label apps
Live WebSocket updates
Polished operator-grade brand
Named onboarding manager

Frequently asked

Autocab vs Gazoop, answered.

  • Autocab vs Gazoop — which is better for UK and Ireland fleets?

    Both Autocab and Gazoop have strengths and weaknesses; the right choice depends on your fleet's regulatory mix, integration needs, and pricing posture. Autocab is positioned as british dispatch incumbent owned by uber since 2020, anchored by the igo network and a deep partner ecosystem across phv operators., Gazoop as low-cost, globally-distributed dispatch platform aimed at small and emerging fleets, with white-label apps and per-driver pricing.. TaxiCloud is the modern alternative — published £49–£349/month pricing, AI Copilot in live dispatch, council-licensing reports across all UK PHV authorities and NTA Ireland SPSV.

  • Autocab vs Gazoop — which has better pricing transparency?

    Neither Autocab nor Gazoop publishes a public price card. Both are quote-only with multi-year contracts. TaxiCloud publishes pricing on the website at £49–£349/month with month-to-month contracts and a 14-day free trial.

  • Can I migrate from Autocab or Gazoop to TaxiCloud?

    Yes. White-glove migration takes 10 working days from Autocab and 5 working days from Gazoop. Drivers, vehicles, customers, pricing rules, and historic bookings all import. Available on Pro (£149/month) and above as part of onboarding.

  • Does TaxiCloud handle the same compliance reporting as Autocab and Gazoop?

    Yes — and more. TaxiCloud generates TfL operator monthly returns, council quarterly returns for every UK PHV authority, NTA Ireland SPSV quarterly returns, and DVA Northern Ireland operator returns. The 2025-updated NTA SPSV format ships pre-configured.

  • What does AI Copilot do that Autocab and Gazoop don't?

    AI Copilot is generative — it drafts SMS to passengers in their booking language, surfaces explainable assignment recommendations, and pre-positions drivers via event-calendar ingest. Autocab and Gazoop both run rule-based auto-dispatch only, with no generative AI in the live dispatch flow.

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